What should I do?
#37
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Thanks Jeanequilts for posting that question! I too have a quilt top that is partially machine-sewn and handquilted...was wondering if it's safe to put in batting and backing with it like this? This top was made like 10 yrs ago from a elderly lady in a nursing home & i would like to keep it as the way she made it with her own hands!
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Originally Posted by nwm50
Thanks Jeanequilts for posting that question! I too have a quilt top that is partially machine-sewn and handquilted...was wondering if it's safe to put in batting and backing with it like this? This top was made like 10 yrs ago from a elderly lady in a nursing home & i would like to keep it as the way she made it with her own hands!
#39
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I would definitely pick out the quilting and put a new backing on. I do not care for sheet backing anyway as they were usually a different thread count than the feed sack fabric. I also remember feed sack and flour sack fabric way past WWII. Good luck. A nice piece of wide domestic would make a backing more in character with the timeframe only they were not lucky enough to have wide fabric. It saves the seams and will be easier. They have it on sale at our local Hancocks from time to time. Have fun.
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